GREENS

Blende Blue

#A9C4C4

RGB 169, 196, 196 · HSL 180°, 19%, 72% · CMYK 14, 0, 0, 23

Blende Blue is #A9C4C4 in HEX — rgb(169, 196, 196), hsl(180°, 19%, 72%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 23%).

Blende Blue pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 180°, 19%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A9C4C4

RGB169, 196, 196

HSL180°, 19%, 72%

HSV180°, 14%, 77%

CMYK14, 0, 0, 23

Decimal11125956

CSS RGBrgb(169, 196, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 19%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blende Blue S29B2

ΔE 0.5 · #A9C4C3

Kilz

Bell Bottoms RF240-02

ΔE 1.1 · #A6C1C1

Benjamin Moore

Paradiso 717

ΔE 1.7 · #AAC4C7

Behr

Meteor Shower N450-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B0C8C6

Dunn-Edwards

Seaport DE5744

ΔE 2.3 · #AECAC8

Vista Paint

Restful Retreat C-496

ΔE 2.5 · #B1C6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Aquaverde SW9051

ΔE 2.5 · #A3C0BD

PPG

Frosty Glade 1146-4

ΔE 2.6 · #A0C0BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Appleton historic-appleton

ΔE 2.6 · #B2C7C7

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 2.8 · #B1CBC9

Farrow & Ball

Blue Ground 210

ΔE 3.3 · #A1C5C8

Valspar

High Noon 5001-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #A6C5CD

Colorhouse

Water .03 Water-03

ΔE 5.4 · #BBD0D2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.4 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9C4C4

#C5AAAA

Analogous

#AAC5B8

#A9C4C4

#AAB8C5

Triadic

#A9C4C4

#C5AAC5

#C5C5AA

Split-Complementary

#A9C4C4

#C5AAB8

#C5B8AA

Tetradic

#A9C4C4

#B8AAC5

#C5AAAA

#B8C5AA

Monochromatic

#577F7F

#7DA6A6

#A9C4C4

#D8E4E4

#F0F5F5

Rectangle

#A9C4C4

#AAAAC5

#C5AAAA

#C5C5AA

Compound

#A9C4C4

#AAB8C5

#C5AAAA

#C5B8AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBD1D1

#CDDBDB

#E3E9E9

Darker

#7DA8A8

#507A7A

#2E4848

Saturation

#B4BCBC

#AAC5C5

#8DE2E2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9C4C4

#B9BBC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9C4C4

#C0C0C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9C4C4

#AAC4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Blende Blue sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BEC0AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A9C4C4

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#ABC5D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B58383

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A9C4C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9C4C4;

CSS Variable

--color-blende-blue: #A9C4C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blende-blue': '#A9C4C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9C4C4] text-[#A9C4C4]

SCSS

$blende-blue: #A9C4C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9C4C4?

#A9C4C4 is Blende Blue, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9C4C4 warm or cool?

Blende Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blende Blue?

Blende Blue works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Blende Blue?

Blende Blue pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Blende Blue?

You can download Blende Blue on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Blende Blue?

The hex code is #A9C4C4. In RGB it's 169, 196, 196, and in HSL it's 180°, 19%, 72%.

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